Summary:
The city of Bamberg, South Carolina is home to 3 public schools serving students from elementary through high school: Richard Carroll Elementary, Bamberg-Ehrhardt High, and Bamberg-Ehrhardt Middle. These schools are part of the Bamberg 03 District, which is ranked 58 out of 75 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Among the standout schools, Bamberg-Ehrhardt High School outperformed the district and state averages in several end-of-course exams, but struggled in U.S. History and the Constitution. Bamberg-Ehrhardt Middle School performed better than the district in English Language Arts but significantly underperformed the state averages in Mathematics. In contrast, Richard Carroll Elementary had lower proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to state averages, with the largest gaps in 5th and 6th grade Math.
Across the district, there are notable disparities in academic performance, with the elementary school outperforming the middle and high schools, particularly in Mathematics. Additionally, the high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients at all three schools suggest socioeconomic challenges that may be impacting student achievement. The differences in racial composition between the schools are also noteworthy and warrant further investigation to understand the underlying factors contributing to these patterns.
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